CT and MRI assessment of the aortic root and ascending aorta

Laura A. Freeman; Phillip M. Young; Thomas A. Foley; Eric E. Williamson; Charles J. Bruce; Kevin L. Greason

doi:10.2214/AJR.12.9531

CT and MRI assessment of the aortic root and ascending aorta

Laura A. Freeman, Phillip M. Young, Thomas A. Foley, Eric E. Williamson, Charles J. Bruce, Kevin L. Greason

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. We provide an outline of aortic anatomy and disease patterns, describe methods of aortic measurement, and highlight measurement thresholds for surgical intervention. We also discuss findings that can assist in preoperative planning and in detecting underlying connective tissue disorders. CONCLUSION. A standardized approach to the measurement of the aorta is needed and features suggestive of an underlying connective tissue disorder should be recognized. Radiologists should be aware of the image limitations and clinical implications of reported measurements.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W581-W592
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	200
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.9531
State	Published - Jun 2013

Keywords

Aneurysm
Aortic root
Ascending aorta
Measurement

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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CT and MRI assessment of the aortic root and ascending aorta

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